Nu Yves Saint Laurent perfume - a fragrance for women 2001 La DameDeNoir Nu was a glorious perfume. The current version, neglected to the La Collection YSL (along with the also excellent Yvresse e Y), is still a fine perfume, but lacking of its primal force. One can not understad why did they discontinue it to release instead the pretty mediocre lines Cinèma, Elle and Manifesto. Nu appeared for the first time during the period in which Tom Ford was the manager of the YSL Maison, with Yves retired already. Nu could have been something like the new Opium: what Opium was for the women of the 70's and 80's, was Nu for the women of XXI th Century. Nu also reflected the minimalist fashions of its own period, but has nothing to do with perfumes like Eau D'Issey or CK One, and also leaned towards fashions of the 60's: I wouldn't be surprised if I had found the simple and stylized deep blue bottle housing a Courrèges or Paco Rabanne perfume.

It was also something that I miss dearly in most of the new perfumes: it was totally coherent: with itself, with its own time and with the other YSL perfumes and style. It didn't follow any particular fashion, though, and made no deals to the main tastes of the audiences. Nu means nude or naked in French. With such name, some nasty cliches derived from porn could be expected (remmember that dreadful and controversial Opium adv with Sophie Dahl?), but no. Luckily, this was not the case. The erotism of Nu was sober, refined and essentially intelectual. The presentation was a declaration of intentions: the flacon was a strange, solid plastic disc in deep night blue with metallic hues, inside a transparent plastic box. Therefore, Nu was revealing, and, at the same time, hermetic. Simple, and yet very misterious. A naked body is someting very sensual, yet very misterious and pure. Clothing are not only to cover ourselves, but to tell things about our lives and character. Without those clothes, one can not tell where are we from or what are our tastes of lifestyles. Our clothing is part of our identity. Nu was about all these things.

It was pure and sinful, sincere and misterious, dark and radiant, modern and primordial. It maked me to think about the story about the angels who fell because they loved the mortal women and sinned with them. This was highlighted by the main note of the perfume: frankincense, which has clear religious connotations. Nu was perhaps the most beautiful frankincense perfume I have ever smelled. Very keen and fresh, although very thick and rich. The opening was bold, slightly green, underscored by citrical accents and touches of elemí and pepper. I never could detect the orchid or the jasmine of the heart. For me it was pure incense, sweet and at the same time fresh, highlighted by the smoky accents of the background. The lasting power and sillage were excelent. Perfectly unisex. Those were perfumes. 2016 sarahvigne The insence and spice in this are Christmassy, like going to church after eating Christmas pudding! I love it for this and I like to wear it in winter. I smelt it first on a woman who was getting dressed to go out. I was on another floor, and the smell carried. I instantly wanted the scent for myself.

I still have the bottle which I sniff occasionally and remind myself of that time in my life. It would suit any aged woman, but it's not a smell most women would like, it's dry and peppery, almost masculine if you had to stereotype it. Sep 2016 Madrona Mm. Spicy. Fresh peppery goodness with an invigorating touch of bergamot and plenty of deep muskiness. It is certainly a shame that this one was discontinued. May jean-marc sinan [review originally posted on MakeupAlley 2005]: This review is for the edp (I also love the edt and plan to get it for layering). This is the most gorgeous tainted incense scent I have ever smelled. Merely the mention of wild orchid describes the mood for me. Apologies for not writing a more content based review, but this one makes me emotional:) Super sexy, weird packaging which somehow fits, keeps my nose glued to my wrists...reminds me of the hottest nights out I've ever had. Presented by a Serge Lutens/ Shiseido SA at the Berlin Galeries Lafayette, it was like being given a jewel.

Nursed a sample and bit the bullet buying the purse size spray (30 ml), even at a discount I find it slightly pricey for a non-niche or a mainstream perfume. It seems, and I hope, it is here to stay. Mysterious, alluring, brooding, spot and bang on IMO, a bit heavy handed and brash, but sweetly, like a swath of dark blue envelopping satin silk. Mar 2016 sfdla At home, it is bright, strong hit of incense. There is immediate recognition, that candle you loved that you wished you could bottle. It works with cotton and skin. Warm and familiar in an enclosed, relaxed space Out in the world, this wears me. The enveloping incense from at home becomes a dense wall. There is a separation between me and my incense armor. Masculine and heavy-handed Could be that it breaks apart a little on my skin--longevity is good but where it ends is very different from where it begins.

Sandalwood and incense change and florals are exposed (I don't think they were intended to be at the forefront) Very noticeable I would expect a dense incense like this to be perfect for winter and sweaters, but am wondering if it wouldn't work better for spring rain, make even summer street festivals Dec 2015 Carah On my skin and on my clothes I only smell cardamom and incense, which is rather unattractive and repulsive. Wouldn't recommend this to anyone, I was given it as a gift about 10 years ago and it's still full and unused. The bottle is so cool though, that I enjoy having it as a decoration ;) May 2015 rostov14 The onset of Nu (EDP 2001)is confusing: too strong and bitter, almost medicinal and masculine smell, it softens later and its heart is subversive but divine; pure black magic: woody, spicy, smoky with a hint of incense and a coffee note (even though there is no coffee in the recipe).

The scent doesn't come across as a flowery one to me (Nu EDT 2003 is definitely more flowery version, because of the addition of neroli to its head and also iris to its heart) But what I adore most of all in this fragrance is its base - androgynous potion of sandalwood, musk and vetiver and yet it smells surprisingly feminine and sexy on my skin. Overall, Tom Ford's creation is superb- integral and harmonious scent of sophisticated woman: sensual and spiritual, celestial and sexy. And she is exquisitely dressed too. Total Solar Eclipse!!! Isnt she gorgeous?!!! My homage and million thanks to the Master. As usual all fragrances that I love seem to be not in favour of popular tastes and therefore are discontinued. The gem has been lost....again and again... And a new gem has been found in Narciso by Narciso Rodriguez 2014, that I would suggest to try for all lovers of Nu O:-) Apr 2015 deda147 Phew this one really is intense! I finally got myself a small, used bottle of it after lusting over it for ages.

(About the bottle; I actually think it's lovely. I really like the design and the color is downright cool!) I sprayed it on in anticipation and was greeted by an electrifying cardamom note, graced with the slight zing of bergamot. It's quite intense and loud. The heartnotes appear quite quickly: the cardamom is joined by a heavy, dark pepper (does that make sense lol), which is complemented by a lovely incense note. Soon after these two notes appear a super indolic floral comes forth. I don't recognize it as the orchid note though, it's rather a very intense jasmine. It's verging on headache inducing but it's balanced by the other notes (thank god). At this point the fragrance is something of a red hot flash - a sizzling fire with scouring sparkles. The drydown is more to my liking. The sandalwood appears, supported by a dusty vetiver and semi dirty musk. It still maintains the spicyness and slight floralness, though. Spiced and smooth! Sillage is huge, longevity is outstanding. The EdT is in comparison a lot more floral, sheer and dries down to a slightly peppered vanilla iris combo.

At the moment, I still prefer the EdT, simply because the jasmine comes off almost too strong on my skin in the EdP formulation. Need to try it a few more times, I'm sure it can turn into a love for me. Still recommended though! Apr 2015 FruitDiet This one was great! Back like 6 years ago they'd have pallet loads of it at outlet malls on clearance. No one wanted it. It's extremely similar to Kingdom-- big opaque all-basenotes incense affair. I suppose it was confusing to people that this Cleopatra barge oriental was marketed as "Nude." I guess Tom Ford enjoyed doing this since his similar Youth-Dew tribute was also called "Nude." I honestly didn't know that it was marketed to women until I saw this--I thought it was another unisex experiment. I just can't believe how interesting department store fragrances were in the early 00s, right before the IFRA apocalypse. They all failed and were discontinued, of course, but still.

Feb 2015 geekgoddess I know that this is a bit of a cult classic, if the term can be applied to perfume, but I really don't get it. Since I love spicy scents, it made perfect sense at the time to blind buy a mini of vintage Nu for ten bucks. It's interesting, distinctive, and has real personality, but it's a personality that I don't get along with very well. The florals smell like cloyingly sweet bubblegum, and the bubblegum florals and stale dusty spices vividly bring to mind the white dust that coats pink bubblegum to keep it from sticking to the gum wrapper. Jan 2015 Yurpdod Many modern commercial fragrances are criticized for being "front-loaded," meaning that all of the best notes and the olfactory interest of the fragrance occurs immediately after spraying, and then sort of piddles out throughout the midnotes and drydown. This makes the perfume more appealing to someone quickly testing it on a store shelf, and makes it less likely that wearers will be bothered by a fragrance becoming cloying over time. YSL's Nu is interesting because it is the complete opposite.

The very onset is a little confusing and busy, but the midnotes and drydown are really the best parts of this fragrance. It starts off very spicy-amber and smells almost like a medicinal serum. It's not bad but it doesn't really smell like an actual fragrance that you would spray on. After about 10-15 minutes the cardamom, pepper, and vetiver soften and meld into the sensual floral, sandalwood, and incense notes. There is also a comely skin-scent musk underneath everything that makes the composition smell confident and nubile. Just a note on the bottle -- I think it is extremely chic and one of the best designs I've ever seen. It's a little difficult to tell how it functions from photos, but the outside is a silver hockey puck shape that can be opened up to reveal a deep purple inside where you can spray out the fragrance. It looks beautiful sitting on a shelf but is also completely protected if you wish to throw it in your handbag. Nu is a lovely, thoughtful fragrance and I enjoyed getting to try it out. Jan 2015 dioraddictfan YSL used to have some really brilliant perfumes.

I enjoyed perfumes of that time (early 2000's) when florientals seemed to rule the world. I loved YSL's Nu and Dior Addict were my staples. This is a musky scent that is pure sex. Love it! Tom Ford was in charge around that time and even in his Private Blend he seems to conjur up this scent in his Shanghai Lily. It's sad to see what YSL churns out now, I miss scents like this one and Cinema. A lost art form it seems. This is a lovely incence scent. It includes bergamot, cardamom, elemi, white orchid, wild orchid, black pepper, sandalwood, musks, incense and olibanum. Oct 2014 lemmenkukka Finally I got this beautiful gem. This is captivating, alluring and yearning like some classical music sympony in C minor! This is September in a box; last warming rays of the summer sun gone with beautiful memories,romances and so. This is great for meditation, it´s like a soft comforting friend. I like this so much!!!

Aug 2014 aber19 This perfume is a terrific masterpiece. The fragrance I am referring to is the EDP vintage, circular blue which has a plastic metallic appearance. It is like one is smelling a fragrance fruit cake loaded with alcohol, cinnamon, nutmeg, spices and candied fruit. The smell it strong but lingers into a comfortable and festive array of notes. It reminds me of obsession, original opium Must be Cartier and the original Fendi all rolled into one. It is a sweet musky fragrance which evolves. In my perfume collection it is a must have fragrance. I give a 10/10 for quality, style, strength, silage and luxury. It last over 8 hrs on fabric. It reminds me of the finest quality of musky and floral incense. While there are not many notes in the pyramid the perfume is delicious. It also reminds me of the perfume Madness, but it is less boozy and with more incense. It reminds of a celebration. I think of a bold, confident women wearing this fragrance because it represents sweetness, strength, celebration, luxury and fine dining rolled into one. If you have an opportunity to try it, do.

Jul 2014 Lape_snape At first sniff, I thought it's too much to me - too strong, too heavy, too mature. And then - oh my - I fell in love. It's rich, deep, sexy in a femme fatale way. Not seductive like TF Black Orchid or Dior Addict, but sexy itself with no purpose to use it - Tornatore's Malena kind of sexy. Love it. Jun CeciliaKu This fragrance is rather captivating. Nu is quite a spicy and sharp fragrance at first. As it settles, the jasmine and iris tend to create a soft, loving bouquet, which is complimented by rather peppery cardamom. The overall blend has a somewhat smoky aroma. Nu is not a fragrance for the shy. There are so many dynamic ingredients that it's quite flabbergasting to find how beautifully balanced they all become on the skin. It's an incense-based fragrance, yes. However, the pepper and floral accords really give this fragrance that little something more. The longevity is really impressive, as is the sillage.

Feb 2014 jennylovesjohnny I found the tester vial that I had been saving since this perfume was launched in the early 2000s. Before spraying it, I recalled the fond memories of having tested this scent when it was first introduced, and thinking, lovely, deep, dark, but too mature for me (I was barely in my twenties). So today, in 2013, I finally unleashed the spirit in the little vial and immediately I was overcome by a pleasant waft of intense chai latte mixed with incense. Yes, these woods are lovely, dark and deep (Robert Frost), but also sweet, feminine, delicious, warm, enchanting, oh the list goes on... the only thing in my mind right now is.. how many sprays of this amazing smell do I have left in this vial, before it ceases to exist in the realms of reality? I am kicking myself for not having trusted my instinct back in the days, and purchasing a full bottle of this mystical scent. Glorious. I will be saving it for special occasions. Nov 2013 lindaberlin Just got this today in the mail. First spray is pepper.

I am in love!! After a while the pepper goes away and I get a lot of citrus and spice. Then some wood. Lovely fragrance. Hopefully I will find it again when I need another bottle, as this is a repurchase when this one is empty! Oct 2013 lamont.hubert another one of my scents that ive had for over 10 years way back in the closet i have this with the big body creme jar and soap love it but now i use Fragrantica i know it not to be used like i use to... abuse ... all my old Vintage i call 80-90's scents Vintage i use to mix this with LouLou or Anglomanic for night when going out.... Sep 2013 likes2paint This is like walking in a dense fragrant wood in summer. Spicy flowers envelope and then you are dappled in sweet, peppered, sandalwood sunlight. How nice is that! Jul 2013 Deb2257 I go months without using this then wonder why I don't use it every day when I do. It lasts really we'll and has such a distinctive smell. Love it.

Jul 2013 Milladane I finally opened my bottle of the original EDP in the mysterious puck. I had been so afraid of the cardamom note, as sometimes spices can make a perfume stink. But not here...this woodsy, musky perfume is a warm, deep, smooth, and sensual scent, that makes your mind wander... It is all about lounging in the dark on a luxurious steel gray silk quilt, exactly like the color of the bottle. Her skin and NU are one and the same. Flickering candles seem to make the sequins on the pillows dance about while you wait. Then it comes...a soft knock at the door... I wish I had this back when I could have used it to live that scene rather than just to imagine it. This perfume was a wonderful surprise, and next time, I will not wait half a year before opening a sealed bottle of perfume. May 2013 Aysu I can clearly see what inspired Tom Ford when creating Black Orchid. Both Nu and Black Orchid has Tom Ford touch, spices, incense, orchid notes, masculine edge (additional chocolate in BO) ...

Both perfumes are superb in my opinion, it may not be everyone's taste but they are quite original and different. May 2013 nazza28 Boy oh boy Jacques Cavallier I don't know how you do it but I adore the perfumes you make!! My nose is not experienced enough to pick out any particular notes, maybe because they are blended in such a superb way. But this is a heavenly, heady, sensual rich & decadent floral and wow wow wow just stunning. This ain't for the little girls, this is for a woman and I am in love with Nu! May Jernê Knowles Nu EDP (Yves Saint Laurent) Mais uma excepcional criação do ilustríssimo Jacques Cavallier, pai do Trouble, Cinema, Elle, M7, Stella, Alchimie, Poeme, Classique e flankers, L’eau d’Issey, Hot Couture, Initial, Murmure, Midnight Poison e Kingdom... Ufpa!

Pela família já é perceptível a "viber" que o mestre utiliza em suas criações, tem preferência em apresentar em suas fragrâncias, características Orientais Especiadas de forma abundante sem deixar de ser excessiva em nenhum momento. Noto que suas criações não são fáceis de cair no gosto popular, e tão pouco agradam o apelo do público em geral, em função da complexidade na composição utilizada em seus engenhos perfumísticos mirabolantes, dando espaço ao surgimento de estereótipos dispensáveis ou mais acessíveis, como fim de uma definição para a qualificação e/ou descrição dos mesmos. Esse parece com “isso”, com “aquilo”, com “aquele outro”, com parte “daquele”, “nesse” ou “naquele outro”. É super natural estas manifestações nas persuasivas criações de Jacques Cavallier. Sobre Nu EDP em sim, na minha concepção, é um perfume totalmente avesso ao público final destinado, o público feminino, por ter uma pegada robusta e viril do sentido a que veio.

Sua abertura é gradativamente equilibrada por Bergamotas partidas e frescas, mais adição de Cardomomo, que já sugerem uma combinação nada habitual e que perdura por algumas horas; há de se pensar que o perfume não evoluirá (em algumas das obras perfumísticas de Cavallier consigo perceber esse retardo na evolução). Em seu coração o salto das Orquídeas e Jasmim são gritantes ao se misturarem ao toque excessivo de Pimenta à fumaça do Incenso bruto, francamente parece que algo irá desandar na fragrância porque nessas entrelinhas entra a Bergamota, de forma embaraçada, mas entra, fazendo da fragrância o que de fato ela pretende ser.

Neste espaço, Nu EDP chega rapidamente em sua base (fundo), e mostra-se a que veio, com seu apelo sedutor, consistente e portentoso; imaginem Sândalo concentrado, Almíscar puro e Vetiver fresco defumados por Incenso à beira de uma feira indiana que está no ápice da venda de Pimenta-do-Reino (pimenta preta) em sua fase final, exatamente desta forma Nu EDP se comporta nas minhas narinas. Um perfume nada exaurido como muitos encontrados recentemente em nosso mercado, mas uma fragrância como disse antes, viril, forte, única, vigorosa, consistente e arrojada! Um conselho cabe a todos que ainda não o conhece, experimentem antes de adquiri-lo, por ser muito singular talvez não convença logo no primeiro contato. E, não se vendam, logo de início, por conselhos ou indicações, às vezes, podemos perder muito pela negligência ou desistência de uma experimentação com base em algumas falas.

Ainda não conheço a versão reformulada, portanto, não consigo fazer um paralelo entre ambas. Perfume de fixação e projeção colossal, pelo menos em mim! Vale todo o investimento por já ser descontinuado. Créditos a minha Amiga Andréa Faria Klimber! Mar 2013 Axum I have had a bottle of this for years because it reminds me of a special place/event. I almost never wear it - it's one of those perfumes that has appealing elements, but is not quite balanced: I like the woodiness and spices, but overall it's too shrill, and a little too sweaty. The bottle leaks if it falls sideways, so it must be kept upright. I've tried the version in the off-white bottle: new, but not improved. Mar 2013 woodlandwalk I loved the opening of Nu - so richly woody and warm - it's the dry-down that doesn't work for me. The Vetiver and pepper (synthetic sandalwood?)are quite hard, I'm left with zero vanilla or incense. I find vetiver in perfume varies drastically.

Having owned high quality vetiver essential oil, I know that it's very pungent, but it's not necessarily sharp, it's more intense, almost smoky. I can't see what else would cause this harsh dry-down, though it could be a synthetic sandalwood. If that's the case it's a pity because the original Nu, with quality sandalwood, would have been lovely. Mar 2013 kozeliou It's too much for me, but my husband wear it. Even for him is strong and spicy. I think it matches better on men.Way to mascular than other men perfumes. I like aquattic floral or white floral perfumes with some lemon. Feb 2013 Galya I had only little decant of this perfume and I was so surprised by how it is ugly! Really,as some very very cheap masculine cologne with a lot of artificial spices . Feb 2013 whoopsies I actually nicked this perfume from my parents' closet and have been wearing it for around a week now and I am really loving the spice and woody notes in this. And to be honest, only now did I find out that it was a female fragrance!

The oriental spice, musk and incense really spoke to me and I am totally loving this. Don't care that it says its for women, the juice is so amazing that it can easily the perfect unisex fragrance. Feb 2013 Tater Cakes Sad to say, the new formulation doesn't hold a candle to the original. It is almost like having a "virgin" drink. So thankful I have 5 bottles in reserve of the original. I can't imagine not having this as part of my rotation. Feb 2013 Roshap GOR-juss! One of my absolute favorites. The current reformulation is not a bad fragrance, but the original (edp only) is glorious. So smooth and atmospheric and evocative. All the incense, flowers, spices and gorgeousness. I don't love the "hockey puck" bottle though. Today I layered it with prada oeillet, and I felt like they worked very well together. Feb 2013 Assiduosity A truly sacred and profane perfume Nu is probably best summed up by the phrase 'orgy in the temple'.

With a deft hand it mixes conventions of Eastern and Western worship - opening with olibanum, cardamon and bergamot giving way to oriental florals. It then proceeds to an highly sexualised heart; all pagan pepper and more frankincense this time with animalic musk. This fragrant frenzy persists for proper period, though it is more tantric in the prefereable Eau de Parfum than its bang for you buck less spiritual cousin. In both the drydown is sandalwood soft and gently reflective, possibly tinged with a subtle regret or is it a passion hangover? Who cares? Ultimately, strip away away the symbolism and everyone's in it for the ride! Unisex? 2013 jivaswood This is, no doubt, my favorite scent. I usually say that NU is the new Feminité du Bois, not by the similarity, but by discontinuity and by difficulty of finding. He has just becoming a new legend, that arouses interest and curiosity of those who have never felt it. I had the privilege to know it in 2002, just one year after its launch. It's funny, I tested it at the same time of M7.

NU I loved it instantly, M7 I hated it instantly. Feeling paradoxical but instinctive. I still have saved some bottles, it is very difficult to find. I have both the EDP (raw and androgynous) and EDT (is softer and floral). It's my scent, because I chose it for me, regardless of other people use it or don't like it. 5*/5*!!! 2012 Seemi I absolutely adore this fragrance so woody smoky spicy it's gorgeous to wear on a cold winters night. It's such a shame it's been discontinued but thankfully I have eBay to keep my stocks replenished. I would say this fragrance is not for the faint hearted a lady or gentleman is making a bold statement when wearing this beautiful fragrance. Dec 2012 cleo cupcake I wanted to like this and when I finally tracked it down - it turned out to be very harsh and one dimensional on my skin. A get a very aggressive, almost sour woody thing which was very disappointing - but it smells great on my husband.

He gets all the smoky, earthy and moody, mystery darkness that I was hoping for - so I get to enjoy smelling it on him and that's a win for me. Nov 2012 atiet97 Well well well.....as much as I want to love Nu because of the edgy looking packaging, I couldn't 100% love this stuff. It's kinda roller coaster for me. Hate it, hmm...okay with it and finally love it. Although I love cardamon, the blend of the top notes is just wrong, doesn't fit my chemistry at all. It's just too much cardamon + something else, which turns sour like I'm having a BO. IMO the top notes somehow has similar vibe with DK, Chaos, a little bit sour and yet spicy. The mid notes is better though, it gets calmer the annoying sourness is gradually missing. The floral is there and a little bit powdery with hints of earthy vetiver. But the drydown is WOW. It's smokey with a touch of sweetness. It somehow reminds me of Corso Como 10, but without the dominant oud. Instant LOVEEE!!!

Nov 2012 FufuLaRue I'm happy to see that so many love this. Just doesn't do it for me :-( Smells like smoke and urine on me, darn it. Oct 2012 Green Jade Exotic, peculiar, mysterious, striking ... Nu is a unique scent, no comparisons ... A masterpiece!! Recommended for evening and very special occasions. Exótico, peculiar, misterioso, marcante... Nu é um perfume ímpar, sem comparações... Uma obra-prima!!! Recomendado para a noite e ocasiões mais do que especiais. Sep 2012 Adiro Well, I'm coming in late to post a review for this perfume. It's been on my wishlist for years, I even lost my Addict in trying to obtain one of this from an unfair swapper... as we speak, I'm waiting for a decant from somebody, while I managed to get my hands on a large full tester of the old NU, in the metal round bottle. Blind bought, it lightened my wallet considerably. Well, what can I say.... sometimes we don't know what we're wishing for...

it's a Wood$Spice Bomb! It openes with a blast of pepper and cinamon, darker even than the old Addict.it's spices and red woods, bloody red if you ask me. While the bottle/box is a deep cold royal blue inside, the juice is sizzling hot red in smell. It doesn't help that I am testing in July, in the middle of a heat wave, but this one is for sure a fragrance for the coldest darkest winter nights...reminds me of naked bodies in front of a fireplace, right there on the floor adornished with furs, the light is dancing shaddows on their flesh, spilled red cider on the floor when tender kisses turn to bites... well, it's July and I can't feast on this beast... wake up, and splash some fresh citrus cologne, and get myself to do what I am suposed to do is it for me? I wanted it for so long, and now that I have it... it was better when I didnt. might have to swap it, I don't know.

Jul 2012 dontcallmyname The other day I faced this fragrance - the original version of EDP, sniffed it on my skin and was absolutely astonished! It has got the deep colour of whiskey and a slight stylish taste of metallica, in a pleasant way, of course. Everything about it: the bottle, the name and the content is intriguing and alluring, it feels very emotional, but not outspoken, it's rather still in the state of readiness for action - blowing up, emotional explosion, whatever, but not in the twister of energy. There's something more to keep than to reveal, more to cover than discover. This scent contains altogether amazing touches ever that all the perfumes I love contain. It is as sweeet as a dream and I want it. Jul 2012 Kikuyu My favourite fragrance of all time - I started out with the body cream and then bought the perfume (in 2002). I have never had so many compliments, and so many people (men and women) asking what perfume I was wearing. I mostly wore the cream, it was absolutely wonderful.I miss it so much - I wish it would come back.

Jun 2012 Guest_nikkimouse For me, I love this, it's the little sister to Eau de Gucci (dark browwn heavy 90s bottle) instead of corriander there is carraway in gucci, yet gucci still smells of cardamom to me as well. And while this is lighter it has the overal same feel as gucci, only gucci has leather ... and well, definently lasts longer . If you like this but find the longevity to be poor, give gucci a try Jun 2012 jesseyanne It has a modern smoky allure, for a woman who might have worn TB back in the day. This has a timeless quality though, a decade old it is not at all outdated. This fragrance seems to have always had a place among a cetain type of woman. At first I had the soap, and then I layered the EDT. Some of the compliments I attribute to this fragrance: "You shouldn't wear bangs or dark hair, your aura is mysterious and dark already." a hairdresser. "You drink the most incredible coffee. Wait? Can I smell your coffee?" a coworker in the breakroom hall.

And the ever allusive "Can I hug you again?" Jun lovingthealien I stumbled upon a nice sealed flacon of this in its original formula. The bottle is just about the coolest thing I've ever seen. In case one hasn't seen it, it's a silver disk with no markings whatsoever. It opens up like a compact and is a deep translucent ultraviolet inside. It is exceptionally pleasing in a modern industrial way, and it fits very well in your hand. The bottle aside, the fragrance is a killer. It's sort of like a more stripped down and modern version of the original Fendi fragrance. It's warm and incensey with a very tasteful sandalwood note. It shares the incense note of the modern Opium EDT. One of YSL's best feminine fragrances. It's a shame it's so had to come upon.

Jun 2012 pepe7111 clever packaking ,very tactile ,and the smell itself : long lasting and its from the far east...YSL was one of the last century greatest artists..its pity that died Apr 2012 amandame I had the oldest version of Nu - edp, It was spicy, luxury and winter scent, a little agresive but remarcable. The longevity was great. Today you can find edt formula, weeker and different from edp. Mar 2012 alfarom Nu perfectly fits my idea that when you find yourself facing a good fragrance, it doesn't matter if it's niche or designer, masculine or feminine, new or vintage, classic or modern...it's just good and all you can do is to enjoy it. This is when Tom Ford used to be brilliant, passionate and smart just right before his ego turned into an oversized monster.

During those years he delivered, together with extremely talented perfumers, a bunch of outstanding fragrances that people still love and will always love (Envy, Envy For Men, Gucci Pour Homme I, Rive Gauche Pour Hommme, M7, a bunch of Kouros flankers....Nu). The fragrance opens with a catchy citrus/frankincense combo enriched by a modern peppery note. Just terrific. The orchid accord breaks in almost right away introducing a synthetic woody base with a remarkable spicy (cardamom) presence while incense provides a slightly sexy/smoky vibe. Ok, there's something synthetic going on here, but it's nowhere close to the overwhelming assault we often witness in most of today's compositions. The synthetic aspect is carefully balanced with the rest and handled to provide depth and complexity. Perfectly contextualized and never overdone. If you're into spicy orientals you can't miss NU. Reasonably powerful, long lasting, nice projection. A fine feminine composition that turns to be terrific on a man. Rating: 8/10 2012 akats Vintage Nu, very very sensual! One of the most sexy fragrances I had smell.

I don't dare to smell its new formula. I made the mistake with the new Y once, and I will not repeat it. Mar 2012 mystica For the original EDP: Nu smells and makes you feel almost holy. Indeed, that could be the next best thing to Commme des Garçons' Avignon. Finest quality incense (Frankincense and Myrrh, to be smelt in a church or monastery) is finely blended with soothing blackpepper. Some woods on the base complete this masterpiece. Nu really is a divine experience... Mar 2012 artsyrn I get cardamon,spice, pepper initially. It has a musky appeal as well. This could easily be a unisex scent. I think cool evenings will suit me wearing this alluring, mysterious arrangement. Feb thaocrockett I could eat myself whenever I wear this perfume, sooo spicy and yummy. It opens with lots of black pepper and cardamom, blended with some woody scent; very deep and smooth. When it truly dries down, about 3-4 hours later, orchid and bergamot come and make the scent lighter.

It can be perfect in the Winter or Autumn, day or night time. I think I am addicted to this fume. This perfume is the only one I buy a backup so far. Feb 2012 reignydaze The original Nu EDP by YSL was a beautifully mysterious, spicey oriental. I loved the packaging, which seemed new and differant in 2001 as did the fragrance itself. There was a dark sexiness to this that made it a perfect evening fragrance. Good sillage and super longevity....NOW A WARNING... LOREAL HAVE DESTROYED IT. NU by Loreal is a wet and windy cheap copy of NU in the cheapest nastiest bottle. Loreal are fucking up every perfume with integrity that YSL ever produced. It is now cheap juice for mega bucks. I fear to smell the new Y as im still in therapy over the reformulated Opium. Loreal sucks. Jan 2012 sofababe I like this more and more every time I wear it! I have the original (in the round bottle), given to me by a friend who didn't enjoy it. I love the spiciness and I find it loaded with musk too.

The sandalwood in the drydown is just gorgeous. I'd be interested to smell this on a man, I think it would work well. Jan 2012 pattnaik Nu is the perfect night perfume. Very modern, complex and long lasting. This is for confident outgoing lady. Some say this is gay man's fragrance. Never the less Nu has very masculine top note (pepper) later it turns sweet and spicy. Jan 2012 eilismaireg The reformulation of this is not great guys, I'm warning you... L'Oreal own them now, and apparently we AREN'T 'worth it'!!! Dec 2011 just_sara A masterpiece. I really hated this is at first, when I was younger. But mom wore it once, and I was hooked! I will never forget my first reaction, when she wore it. WHAT IS THAT??!! I need it! Lol. This is not for the average women. It is really a statement parfume. And def unisex. This is a spicy warm parfume, yet feminine and modern. Absolutee lovee! So happy it is back!

Dec Bandit You can find the info on the international YSL website. The reissues are called "La collection": Nu (EdP), Y, Yvresse and In Love again; for the boys: Rive Gauche PH, Pour Homme, Jazz and M7 Oud Absolu (THAT'S sound intriguing). Let's hope for the original formula of Nu EdP. But I stay sceptic until sniffed. Has anybody infos on release dates, availability and prices? P.S.: Oh, by the way: The funny Nu bottles are "lost". The packaging is different. Nov 2011 boyxtoy yes, it's trueeeee, nu it's back :D in a special edition from all the oldies but goodies from YSL, ooooooooh i'm so happy :') Oct 2011 Vamy69 OMG this is fabulous stuff!!! Spicy and warm. I LOVE IT!!!! Thank you Jillzilla!!!! I am dying for a bottle of this!!!! It does remind me somewhat of Dior Addict with some Cafe and Opium thrown in.

Aug 2011 amandame Nu it's gourgeous in the winter, I don't find it in my country anymore... such a pitty, I love it. Jul 2011 Niovi That was my favorite perfume EVER and I still haven't got over it, nor have I found sth to replace it. Can some one suggest me sth pls?! I love the pepper, it makes all the difference tickling my nose, and I love how it has nothing to do with vanilla or rose. It is so special and exotic and warm at the same time! Please bring it back?!?!? :( 2011 Tigerlillian Nu opens with strong cardamom, bergamot and pepper--an entrance with a very deliberate statement that says spicy, sexy and sizzling... almost overpowering like a lightning strike. Then suddenly after the loud storm, rain... Sweet voluptuous drops of milky, musky sap, very prominent with orchid and jasmine. And the musk keeps coming in floods but it's clear and luminous, not cloying. Beautiful and warm in the drydown with sandalwood adding a wave of sensuality; a drop of vetiver for sophisticated audacity.

Too much musk for me to wear it regularly, so a pass for me. Jun 2011 Louw I loved the sound of this one, but when I actually tried it I found the musk overpowering and the base a little bitter. Reminds me a bit of Rive Gauche at first. Sadly, this is not for me. I like the design of the bottle, though. May 2011 Mad-Lainey I am not sure if some of you will agree but NU is very much similar to Kingdom by Alexander McQueen. In both cases it was Jacques Cavallier who created the fragrances. NU is a wonderful mix of woods and spices, I can imagine it to be worn by an executive or company director - it makes a statement, it is powerful and extremely elegant. I would consider it inappropriate to be worn while jogging on a Saturday morning - this fragrance would simply not go with a casual stretchy jumper and leggins. NU is very spicy with only a hint of jasmine and strong vetiver base.

What makes it slightly different from Kingdom is that NU does not oscillate on the borderline between masculine and feminine fragrances - even thought NU is quite strong and hardly floral, it is definitely on the women's side. I have not own a gem like that for quite a long time :-) Highly recommended for spicy lovers. Silage and lasting power are outstanding! May 2011 Siv55 Marketed as sexy, and actually was. Positively leer inducing on many occasions. Lots and lots of "you smell niiice.." from guys. It's spicier and cleverer than Dior Addict and its a great shame it was discontinued as it's really the more deserving of your money. But it's initially slightly more sullen than Addict but when it warms up, it really warms up. Addict wants your phone number, but Nu will actually call.. and come round.. and.. and then stay and talk after. Apr 2011 Endymion I adore this creation from campaing through package and design to the fragrance itself.

I thought that it was going to be a HUGE hit, the Opium of the new millenium - as it is mysterious, heavy, dark, smokey, a bit unisex, spicy, unmistakable, memorable, controversial. Sadly, the opposite happened, the lifeline of NU was short. (I wonder if NU was released under the house of Gucci it would be still available and popular?) Anyhow, the name NU might not be the best choice as many people disaggree with and don't like it. IMO the name (YSL) NUIT would suit the fragrance much better as it is dark and myserious (and according to many it's more relaxing than "sexual" or erotic). Nov 2010 Cereza Oh my god, this is some strong and spicy stuff. On my skin at the first moments it opens with burst of cardamon and pepper. I can feel slight touch of bergamot, but really just slight. At the opening it's almost masculine. Slowly the orchid hits in and for me the fragrance becomes tiny bit soapy which is not my favourite kind of scent. I prefer them creamy or powdery, but not soapy.

When the jasmin appears, it's all fixed. I'll be honest hear, it's not my style. But this smells lovely and would be a WIN for one who loves spices in their fumes. Nov 2010 rithacha When I first put on Nu and the fumes floated to the back of my head, it was like a ghost of *something* I had smelled before, but not quite, and I couldn't put my finger on it exactly. Within ten minutes, though, I recognized the similarities to Lanvin's Oxygene! The unmistakable bergamont-pepper duo, and the underlying CREAMINESS (milk in Oxygene, orchid-musk in Nu). Oxygene was one of my first fragrances, and it was a pleasure to sniff this new take on the show-stopper unique combination of bergamont and pepper. While Oxygene was happy to stay at the citrusy-peppery opening, making it a great daytime chic scent, Nu almost immediately sheds the bergamont top notes and wanders into deeper waters. I think the "sexiness" other readers smell comes from orchid, which is quite heady and animalistic in this spicy combination.

Heart-warming, rich, and striking. Nu reminds me of a sophisticated woman clothed in texture. The silky black dress of jasmine petals, the scratchy peppers of her rough fur stole, the creamy animalistic butteriness of her leather purse. The florals, peppers, and animal notes combine in this unique textile experience that, for me, is the fascination of Nu. Jul 2010 kraxa I had it 4 years ago, I uesd to love the feeling of being swamped by it (the longevity, yes), then I got pregnant (surely much to do with wearing NU;-)and I just couldn't be anywhere near it anymore. 4 years and two babies later I fondly recall the feeling, but I know it would be too much for me now, love it anyway. Apr 2010 eilismaireg This is very nice but no big surprise to someone who's worn Kingdom, Theo Fennell and other such spicy wonders. It's a nice, sexy, peppery unisex scent which manages to smell 'clean' too which is nice, maybe from the vetiver. It has fantastic sillage and longevity and dwarfed the Cartier that I had sprayed on the other wrist!

It's bottle worthy if you have the cash spare but I wouldn't pay over the odds for it as it's not distinctively different enough. Apr 2010 singlemalt This is a love of mine. Incense! Lovers of incense look for this. This is a cool incense, as if one has found the coolness of a church or temple in hot weather. Pepper plays out in the beginning and then the incense. Some spice in the dry down. There is also a touch of green. This is one 'spicy-oriental' that is for me wearable in the summer. Strong sillage and much longevity. Smells wonderful for days after on my clothing. It has been discontinued--I'll be buying more to hide away. Feb 2010 hollycat Never had I ever before found a fragrance that so perfectly matched the bottle it comes in. This scent has a air of strength and steely sophistication. It has its own unique personality. It reminds me of leather, metal, something a rockstar would wear or a dominatrix. This scent is for the no nonsense woman who knows who she is and what she wants.

I really like this scent but find that something about it bothers my nose. Its truely a unique and powerful scent anyhow. Feb 2009 glitteralex This was a first love for me-a spicy oriental that is definitely modern and edgy. The metallic color so perfectly matches the essence of the scent-spicy but clean. It unfold beautifully with good longevity. I get a lot of warm base notes with vanilla. There is a significant difference between the EdP and the EdT in the blue bottle, the EdP being more round and plush. Aug 2009 seventh Dark,rich,dynamic,mysterious. Not everybody's cup of tea but it sure does have a character. Almost like a human. You need time to get to know with this one. You will feel its presence a day after. Talking about the edt only. The edp is even more long lasting. It does not let go for over 40 hours. Jul 2009 sabsoob i really hate it when ppl invade ur territory with their perfumes.. so i do my best to avoid doing the same. nobody understands this fragrance, i like it a lot. its one of the making me feel good perfumes.

and yeah, luckily for me nobody understands it :p Jul 2009 ArtELLE 2009 sky76sky This reminds me of my mum! It really is very powerful, but not in a sweet or heady way. It has a very masculine, leathery quality to it...but is a very sexy, deep & spicy scent. All the listed ingredients can easily be found in this fragrance - peppery, woody & depthy, refreshed by bergamot, a little goes a long way. A night-time signature scent - you won't find many like this...& you'll either love it or loathe it. Apr 2009 ktv0926 I find Nu to be very masculine scent. Deep and sexy. Very daring and bold. I see a woman with a red lipstick wearing some extravagant outfit, high heels, very self-confident. Could it be me? Not sure yet. But I agree with everybody here - remarkable fragrance! P.S. dry down reminds me some spa aromas, very sensual. Feb 2009 Kama It is on of the most beautiful perfume I have ever had ! it is part of my list of favorite!

They are oriental, spicy with hint of some incenses and jasmine... yes, a bit similar to Bvalgari Noir.. from Jasmine site... Jan 2009 Niovi My problem is quite common as I see here. I fell in love with Nu, it's the only perfume I have been wearing for the past 6 years and now that it has become my signature perfume it stopped being produced!!!I have been searching for a replacement for the last weeks but nothing can be compared to it and my heart is broken. If anyone can suggest me spicy perfume like this to try I will be grateful.. Dec 2008 CaraMia Nu is a stunning warm orchid scent, nothing like it. I prefer the EDP to the EDT and the body cream is divine. Another revelation for me was layering Nu with just a hint of musk oil, just spectacular! The orchid note remains true to the end and the lasting power of Nu is phenomenal Dec 2008 brittliis It`s the best perfume ever, have been my favourites more than 7 yrs for now. But unfortunately it`s out of production and it`s not on sale in my country anymore. I hasn`t found any replacement to it.

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Question: Which perfume company make the fragrance Nu?
Answer: Yves St Laurent